Steff D.
Yelp
Are these the best banh mi in Maine?!
Biddo Banh is offering up a simple menu: four banh mi (ginger soy glazed tofu, ginger soy glazed chicken, lemongrass beef, or pork served on a flakey baguette with a creamy pate spread, butter mayo, pickled carrots and daikons, fresh cucumbers, and cilantro), four rice bowls with the same proteins (and those are gluten-free), and several boba tea options (like taro, strawberry, matcha, Thai tea, and brown sugar).
I talked with Sima, one of the owners (who's SO friendly, by the way!), and she told me that the ginger soy glazed tofu banh mi is vegan; the glaze and mayo are both vegan-friendly, and the pate is made from onions, nuts, and mushrooms for an umami flavor profile. YOU NEED TO TRY IT. The sandwich is so much bigger than other places, and it's absolutely overflowing with fresh fillings. The bread was much softer than I've experienced elsewhere (crisp on the outside, but pillowy soft on the inside), the veggies were crunchy, and tofu was hearty. Don't forget the jalapenos for an extra kick.
Heads-up: they frequently sell out of this particular sandwich before the end of the week!
For me, this would always be a grab and go kind of place, and with online ordering and ease of parking available that should work out just fine for future banh mi pick-ups to bring to the beach!